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For all the pool knowledge you're looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about swimming pools, all in one place. Ask the Pool Guy is passionate about sharing the vast knowledge he has acquired throughout his decades in the pool industry, and he wants to make sure everyone has an enjoyable pool experience. If you can't find the information you're looking for here, you can contact him or a capable member of his team! Visit our Ask the Pool Guy Website: https://www.askthepoolguy.com Legendary Escapes is the home of the hybrid swimming pool. Al, the designer and builder, and his team are passionate about creating unique, one-of-a-kind pools. They are constantly innovating and coming up with new ways to better serve their clients. No two Legendary Escapes pools are alike, and they are unlike any pool you'll find elsewhere. Our website showcases our projects, as well as providing helpful information if you're a current pool owner or considering building a swimming pool. To learn more about the construction arm of Ask the Pool Guy, check out the Legendary Escapes website: http://www.LegendaryEscapes.com Ask the Pool Guy and Legendary Escapes are striving to share the knowledge! We don't think homeowners in SE Michigan should be the only people who have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hybrid swimming pool; so we're working with builders across the country to bring hybrid pools to you. We're happy to work with local builders, wherever "local" might be, to design and build beautiful pools all over the country.

Metals in the Water Problem

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Ever wonder what the most common metals are that problems in swimming pools? They are: copper, iron, and manganese. Copper Copper may cause your water to discolor, though it may still appear clear. If you have copper present in your Read More …

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ecoFinish Repair

December 9, 2019December 10, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

If you already have the ecoFinish surface, here is a video you may want to watch. Learn of what would damage ecoFinish and how to repair it if it happens to you.

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How to Empty Your Pool Safely

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy
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Why Didn’t Your Fiberglass Finish Last?

December 7, 2019December 8, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

A common question we get is “why didn’t my fiberglass finish last?” Al takes time to answer this question and why ecoFinish is a good idea to restore your pool.

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Time of Year Best For ecoFinish

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

In this video, find out what time of year is best for ecoFinish. Watch and learn!

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ecoFinish Information Tough to Find?

December 5, 2019December 6, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Do you have a tough time finding information about ecoFinish? Here is why.

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ecoFinish vs Other Pool Finishes

December 4, 2019December 5, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Why choose ecoFinish over other concrete pool finishes? Watch Al Curtis of Ask The Pool Guy explain in this video.

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Should You ecoFinish Your Old Waterslide?

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Find out here!

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